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LINKED in to LITIGATION
LINKED in to LITIGATION 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I was a divorce attorney for years. Sad as it is for me to admit it, non-compete litigation reminds me a great deal of domestic law.Two people, who used to have mutual respect for one another, bound in a single goal / partnership, now do not trust a single word…

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HIPAA Violation —
HIPAA Violation — 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This is straight from the Virginia Pilot –“A Suffolk psychiatrist was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday for releasing personal medical information protected by federal privacy laws.Dr. Richard Kaye, 62, was medical director of the psychiatric unit at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk when he provided care for two…

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WHY SUCKING UP SAVES MONEY IN NON-COMPETE CASES
WHY SUCKING UP SAVES MONEY IN NON-COMPETE CASES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Yesterday I wrote a blog about communication with your ex-employer and what I recommend you do and NOT do.I asked, “Why do I like suck-upiness?” Why do I recommend it?I recommend it because it works.Kindness almost always works better than being a mean old jerk.Being gracious almost always works better…

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WHAT NOT TO WRITE
WHAT NOT TO WRITE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am not a tv watcher but I am vaguely aware of a TV program where these two very opinionated fashion types show up in your closet and tell you WHAT NOT TO WEAR. The opinionated fashion types point out your closet flaws, mistakes and try to help you find…

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A MUST READ for CAREGIVERS, part II
A MUST READ for CAREGIVERS, part II 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have finished the book – a BITTERSWEET SEASON, Caring for our Aging Parents and Ourselves. I have carried it everywhere with me the last few weeks, trying to squeeze in a few minutes here and there.It is so very well done and insightful.And it is also so very honest.There…

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SO YOUR PARENTS NEED CARE — WHO, HOW, WILL YOU PROVIDE?
SO YOUR PARENTS NEED CARE — WHO, HOW, WILL YOU PROVIDE? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Are you a caregiver…? Of any kind?Visit a loved one a nursing home?Provide for assistance with activity of daily living?Pay bills, write checks, etc?Do you work full time? Are you raising your own kids?How does this balance work? Are you empty? Exhausted? Is it necessary that you be the provider?Most…

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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

What if one employee says to their employer, “I am not signing this non-compete. It is unfair, over broad and I will not sign it.”Do you think the employer will negotiate?Be reasonable?Try to make amends?NOPE. Neither do I.I think the employer will say – “fine, sign and stay. Refuse and…

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TOUR GUIDE TO ELDERCARE
TOUR GUIDE TO ELDERCARE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

When I looked at Colleges, I often attended formal tours where a student tour guide walked us around and explained various aspect of campus life, etc.When we hired a paralegal last year, we walked her around our office and explained how things worked, where her office would be, etc.When you…

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A BITTER SWEET SEASON – Part II
A BITTER SWEET SEASON – Part II 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Earlier this week I wrote about a wonderful resource, a newly published book I was reading called A Bittersweet Season – Caring for Our Aging Parents and Ourselves, by Jane Gross.Gross wrote a book on caregiving and navigating the system of healthcare, related legal issues, etc., because she and her…

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A MUST READ for CAREGIVERS, part I
A MUST READ for CAREGIVERS, part I 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I went to a large bookstore last night and found this gem smiling at me from the NEW RELEASES table:“A Bitter-Sweet Season, Caring for Our Aging Parents, and Ourselves,” by Jane Gross.I bought it for many reasons. Some personal. Some professional.I spend my days advising families how to navigate the…

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